Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada (UTHC)

About the Event

Step into the wild with the Ultra-Trail Harricana™ of Canada, powered by The North Face, and experience one of Quebec’s most breathtaking trail running adventures. From September 11 to 13, 2026, the Charlevoix region transforms into a playground for runners, where boreal forests, winding trails, and a dramatic meteorite impact site create an unforgettable backdrop for every stride. Whether you’re just starting out or chasing extreme endurance, the Ultra-Trail Harricana™ has a course for you—choose anything from a friendly 5 km to the legendary 125 km ultra-trail. As you run through the UNESCO-designated Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve, you’ll be surrounded by untouched nature, challenging terrain, and the kind of scenery that makes every step feel epic. This is more than a race—it’s a chance to awaken your inner wolf, embrace the thrill of the trails, and lose yourself in a wild adventure you’ll remember forever. Registrations for 2026 are now open, so join the pack and see what it truly means to run with the spirit of the Ultra-Trail Harricana™.

Races Offered

UTHC 125

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 125K

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Trail 10 km

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Trail 28 km

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 28K

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UTHC 65

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 65K

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UTHC 80

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 80K

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42K

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 42K

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5 km

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Trail 20 km

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in La Malbaie.

thermostat Temperature

11.9° / 18.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.1° / 18.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

9.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

82.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:18

nightlight Sunset

18:50

About La Malbaie

Learn more about the host city, La Malbaie.

La Malbaie is a small city in regional county municipality (RCM) of Charlevoix-Est, on the north shore of St. Lawrence River, in administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, in Quebec, in Canada.